New adult teeth + no spaces = Orthodontics

OMG. Baby girls permanent lower anteriors are coming in and there are NO SPACES. Also, she is placing her lower teeth in front of her upper teeth, not all the time, but habits form quickly...  And she has been doing this for as long as I've known her.
This is what I mean by the lower teeth in front of the upper teeth.

This can create problems in the future with chewing and jaw problems.
That means $8,000 worth of braces are coming down the tube... I mean only if there is severe crowding as it is difficult to clean (meaning more cavities in the long run) Get ready.... I think a quick discussion is going to need to happen. The earlier she gets into the ortho office the less money it will be in the long run.

 
This is where extended health care comes in handy. Unfortunately, the chances of me ever having a health care plan besides the regular msp plan is VERY slim in my area. My man will prob never have it either as he is doing his own thing. Thankfully, as I will be a Dental Hygienist (in only 7 more months) I will be able to clean my family members teeth for free! Also when working for a dentist, family members receive reduced filling cost (when needed), however with my educational expertise and persistence, my fam should not be getting fillings...
Dental costs seems to be the biggest burden for families, $150 worth of cleaning 2 times a year for each member. Yikes. For the 3 of us that is a grand total of $900. Just wait till the next couple angels come along... For this, I feel extremely fortunate!
Braces however, is another thing on its own. I don't work in an orthodontics office so no help there. Just saving up I suppose???

 

Dental Tip:  People, do not rinse out your mouth after you brush your teeth as well as eat or drink for 30 min. It rids the fluoride uptake that occurs in that amount of time. I know it tastes weird, but think about the greater good of your mouth (and not to mention fresher breath)!!!